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" Golf Greens and Green Keeping." Edited by Horace G. Hutchin- 

 son. 8vo., pp. 219. [Country Life, London, 1906.) 10s. 6d. net. 



This book is made up by contributions from specialists on golf greens 

 and green keeping, and deals with soils in various parts of the kingdom 

 where golf is played, and owing to the varied characters of the soils 

 the book should prove a very useful one for golf players and others 

 interested in this popular pastime. All the chapters are admirably 

 written, .?nd the information is so plain that anyone may easily follow 

 the writers' instructions, and we would suggest that committees presiding 

 over golf courses should give their green-keeper a copy of this book. In 

 the next edition we would suggest a few notes being added on the best 

 grasses to use for greens on different soils, so that the green-keeper could 

 not only sow the grasses best adapted to his own soil, but also be able to 

 sow seeds for producing turf to replace worn-out places. The mat grass 

 (Nardus stricta) and Agrostis vulgaris are specially advised for seaside 

 links and for damp ground, but little else is said about any other good 

 grasses to use. 



"Sea-coast Gardens and Gardening." By Frances A. Bardswell. 

 8vo., 145 pp. (Sherratt k Hughes, Manchester, 1908.) 3s. 6d. net. 



A well-got-up and interesting work, based on practical experience 

 gained by the authoress in an exposed windy position on the Norfolk 

 coast. Some of the matter we have seen in the Garden and Country 

 Life, and some information is quoted from that excellent book " Seaside 

 Planting," by Mr. Gaut ; but we can recommend all really interested in 

 seaside gardening or planting to read the authoress's experience, combined 

 so delightfully with information she has collected from other sources. 

 The book is nicely illustrated. 



"Gardening Made Easy." Edited by E. T. Cook. 4th eel. 8vo., 

 202 pp. {Country Life, London, 1903.) Is. net. 



As the editor states, this is a simple handbook to the garden written 

 for beginners, and we must say that he has achieved his object admirably. 

 It would be invidious to single out any special chapters or chapter ; it 

 will suffice to state that ornamental plants, vegetables, and fruits most 

 suitable for beginners to choose are named, followed by descriptions of 

 climbing plants, lawns and how to make them, the rose garden, the 

 greenhouse, bulbous plants, the kitchen garden, the fruit garden, herba- 

 ceous plants, &c. ; in fact, nearly everything that the amateur or beginner 

 in gardening requires is clearly and concisely dealt with by the author. 

 It is a very cheap practical book, within the reach of all. 



"Illustrations of the Royal Gardens, Kew." By E. J. Wallis and 

 Herman Spooner. Obi. 4to., pp. 64. 1908. Is. net. 



Mr. E. J. Wallis bas produced some beautifully executed photographs 

 or illustrations of these famous gardens, and Mr. Herman Spooner has 

 written most interesting notes bearing on the illustrations. Many who 

 have visited and enjoyed Kew will be delighted to get such a charming 

 memorial of their visit. The late Director has written a brief history of 



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